Singapore , last stop.

Singapore is our last stopover before heading home. Boy is it hot here! It is Chinese New Year so a lot of China town ( yes they have one ) is closed as it is a major holiday here. It didn't stop us having a lovely walk through the city, although you need good navigational skills to get across the wide roads. Car is king here. The city has managed to save a few of its older buildings and they make a contrast to the ever present high rises. While the city is clean, it isn't as sterile as I remember from 25 years ago. It seems to have a vibrant multicultural vibe with restaurants from all over the world. 

Last night we wandered into a precinct named Clarke's quay. We watched some lion dancers who seemed to be making the rounds, then ate an OK but rather expensive meal. Contrast it with today when we wandered into a food market named Lau Pa Sat festival market. We had a lovely dumpling and noodle dish as well as dim sum for less than £10 for the two of us. It was also much nicer. The place was full of locals stopping for lunch. 

So our trip is coming to an end. It has been a wonderful voyage of discovery.  And Phil and I are still speaking, so a win all round. Tonight was the perfect finish, a gin sling at Raffles Hotel.  

ends.